Dining Etiquette: Where Etiquette Meets History - Traditions, Manners, and Modern Insight

Course Overview:

Join us for a unique opportunity to enhance your etiquette knowledge and have your questions answered.  Author, teacher and etiquette historian, Maura J. Graber will be joining Elizabeth Soós of Auersmont Etiquette for an online seminar in which they plan to enlighten, educate and entertain with the true reasons our dining etiquette rules exist, the history of the rules and the backstories behind them. 

Course Contents: 

This 2 hour course is designed for individuals of all backgrounds and professions, especially those in the field of etiquette! Attendees to this online seminar will discover how increasing one’s knowledge of etiquette can assist in making one more prosperous in business and social endeavours. We live in a world of many “Whys.” Why not join in the discussion?

Questions Which Need Answers:

Please submit any questions you have about dining etiquette, as the course will be tailored to address them. All questions must be submitted by April 15, 2025, via this link: Google Forms: https://forms.gle/DXbMfA3LFvsc...

Here are two examples of questions: 

• What practical reasons lie behind the specific materials used for caviar utensils? When did handles appear on cups? Some etiquette experts say from 1800's.
• What practical reasons lie behind the specific materials used in utensils for serving or spreading one’s caviar? 
• When did handles appear on tea, chocolate or coffee cups? Some etiquette professionals say handles were not placed on cups before the early 1800's, but others say this is wrong.
• Why is it best to keep one’s elbows off of the table? Was this ever an actual etiquette rule? Why was it taught?
• If I have utensils above the plate for dessert, does it matter which utensil is placed above or below the other utensil? I read the spoon needs to go above the fork. Is this true?

Course Curriculum:

Introduction 'Where Etiquette Meets History'

Module 01: Understanding the Differences Between Etiquette & Manners 

Module 02: Popular Etiquette Myths and Troubling Trends 

Module 03: Understanding Table Ware 

Module 04: Navigation of a Multi Course Meal, the Place Setting & Utensils 

Conclusion: Concluding Remarks and Question Period with Participants

Certificates:

Certificate of completion - Digital certificate included.

Accessing Course Recordings for Review

Do you have a scheduling conflict? You can always watch it at your leisure another time. A link will be sent to you a few days after the seminar.

As a beginner, is this event suitable for me?

Beginners are welcome, and we hope that you enjoy the event. 

Event pricing.

Pricing will be set as AUD - Australian dollar.

Where are my course emails? And will I be notified about the course before it starts?

Please check your spam, or other folders that your email account might have forwarded to.  We send a series of emails via Humanitix every week leading up to the event.

Your Hosts:

Maura J. Graber - The RSVP Institute of Etiquette & Founder of Etiquipedia Etiquette Encyclopaedia

Elizabeth Soós - Founder of Auersmont School of Etiquette and Protocol in Australia